In this episode, Michelle and Cherie taxi down memory lane to revisit the 1980 parody classic Airplane!, inspired by their recent Unsolved Mysteries nostalgia spiral and, of course, the eternally serious Robert Stack. The sisters dig into their earliest memories of watching the movie on heavily edited TV broadcasts (because no parent in the ’80s was taking their kids to see this movie), and the era of airplane disaster flicks that somehow became a whole genre. 

They discuss the origins of Airplane! — including its roots in the obscure 1957 film Zero Hour — and how the Zucker/Abrahams/Zucker trio built a spoof empire by hiring dramatic actors who had absolutely no business being this funny. Expect a parade of delightful trivia: Robert Stack doing an impression of someone doing an impression of Robert Stack, why Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was the better choice over Pete Rose, the parade of cameo royalty (Barbara Billingsley speaking jive! Ethel Merman being Ethel Merman!), and all the iconic gags that still make them snort-laugh. 

They also explore why Airplane! is unmistakably a product of its time — complete with jokes that absolutely would not make it to screen today — and whether younger generations would “get it” at all. Spoiler: probably not. 

But for those who lived through the smoky-cabin, no-security, ashtray-in-the-armrest era of commercial flight?
 This movie still hits different. 

In This Episode:
✈️ Memories of watching Airplane! on TV as kids
✈️ How the disaster-film craze of the ’70s spawned this parody
✈️ The Zero Hour connection
✈️ Casting choices that almost happened (Barry Manilow??)
✈️ Why serious dramatic actors = comedic gold
✈️ Jokes that land… and the ones that would never fly today
✈️ Could Airplane! be made in 2025?
✈️ Should people who haven’t seen it watch it now?
✈️ Where you can stream Airplane! today 

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Michelle and Cherie head back to the shadowy world of Unsolved Mysteries, the show that made us afraid of our own front porches. Remember Robert Stack in that trench coat? The fog? The synthesizer theme that made you swear someone was standing right behind you?

This week, the sisters relive the nights when reruns of Unsolved Mysteries had them double-checking door locks and side-eyeing neighbors. They dig into what made the show so addictive — from the haunting reenactments and inexplicable true crime stories to the totally random celebrity appearances (yes, Matthew McConaughey pops up). There’s also a surprising detour into small-town churches, miracle “survivors,” and how 80s TV somehow made paranoia feel patriotic.

So grab a flashlight and your best 1980s cable-knit sweater — we’re solving the mystery of why Unsolved Mysteries still holds up.

🎙️ Hosts: Michelle & Cherie
📺 Episode: My Sister Made Me Watch This – Unsolved Mysteries Edition
💀 Theme: 80s nostalgia, true crime comfort TV, and sibling side-eye

In This Episode: SCTV — City of Sketch Comedy Legends
Halloween is over (cue Cherie's dramatic mourning 🎃💔), but there’s still plenty to laugh about — especially when we’re talking SCTV! Michelle and Cherie take a nostalgic and slightly chaotic trip back to the Canadian sketch-comedy show that gave us legends like John Candy, Catherine O’Hara, Eugene Levy, Rick Moranis, and Harold Ramis.

We dive into:

• How SCTV became the sleeper hit of late-night U.S. TV
• The McKenzie Brothers — from filler segment to massive phenomenon (“Take off, eh?”)
• Why Harold Ramis was everywhere… except the episodes Michelle remembers 🤷‍♀️
• The surprising A-list guest stars (Tony Bennett?! Carol Burnett?! Robin Williams?!)
• Bold claims like: Was SCTV pound-for-pound funnier than SNL? (Don’t @ us)

Plus: which cast members launched Hollywood empires… and who lent their voices to a couple of Canadian moose in a Disney movie. 🫎🫎

If you love comedy, nostalgia, and sisters who tease each other relentlessly, this one's for you.

Michelle and Cherie strap on their proton packs and dive into the oozy, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt world of Ghostbusters (1984). From Dan Aykroyd’s real-life fascination with the paranormal to the film’s chaotic production schedule, this episode uncovers all the behind-the-scenes slime.

They debate whether Eddie Murphy dodged a bullet, ponder what a “ghost phone” would’ve sounded like, and laugh over the bizarre fact that Slimer was inspired by John Belushi. Cherie also reveals that her lifelong ghost obsession once led her to hunt down every Ghostbusters filming location in New York—much to Michelle’s amusement (and mild suffering).

Along the way, the sisters talk vintage ambulances, marshmallow cravings, and the movie’s surprising cultural staying power. It’s nostalgia, humor, and a lot of ectoplasm.

Highlights:

• Dan Aykroyd’s ghost-hunting family history (and the real-life “ghost phone”)
• How Ghostbusters was almost titled Ghost Chasers or Ghost Breakers
• Why Eddie Murphy and John Candy weren’t in the final film
• The wild origins of Slimer
• The real New York filming locations (and how Michelle got dragged to all of them)
• The $30M movie that made nearly $300M — and spawned a franchise still going strong
• Ghostbusters Day and how to celebrate it (June 8 — mark your calendar!)

Who It’s For:
Fans of ‘80s comedies, paranormal lore, behind-the-scenes movie stories, and anyone who’s ever looked at a vintage hearse and thought, “That could be an Ecto-1.”

Where to Watch:
The original Ghostbusters (1984) is available for streaming on major platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV.

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When Brooke starts flipping through Michelle’s high school yearbook, the conversation quickly turns into a full-blown time-travel episode — fitting, since this week the sisters celebrate Back to the Future’s 40th anniversary.

From the movie’s unlikely origins (thanks, Bob Gale’s dad!) to the 40 studio rejections, the almost-title Spaceman from Pluto, and the Eric Stoltz what-ifs, Michelle and Cherie geek out over everything that made the film iconic. They cover why Michael J. Fox nearly didn’t get the part, the truth about that poor DeLorean, and yes — why the original time machine might have been… a refrigerator.

The sisters also wander into fan-fiction territory (Richard Nixon at the Enchantment Under the Sea Dance, anyone?), swap ‘80s memories, and debate the eternal question: was Marty’s vest red or orange?

Grab your Pepsi Free and buckle up — because where we’re going, we don’t need roads.

In this episode:

• The real-life yearbook story that inspired Back to the Future
• Why 40 studios said “no”
• Eric Stoltz’s lost Marty footage
• The DeLorean: cool looks, terrible engine
• Forgotten fears of ‘80s refrigerators
• Huey Lewis cameos, Michael J. Fox’s double-duty filming, and that “too darn loud” moment
• A tangent or two about Romancing the Stone, The Wedding Singer, and ‘80s fashion crimes

Listen if you love: Movie trivia, ‘80s nostalgia, sibling banter, or hearing how close we came to living in a world where Spaceman from Pluto was a thing.

This week, the sisters head back to the sixties for The Ghost & Mr. Chicken, a movie that dares to ask: “What if Barney Fife solved a murder with nothing but caffeine and a typewriter?” 

Cherie swears it’s a classic; Michelle swears she’s being punished. Together they unpack Don Knotts’ jittery brilliance, the world’s most dramatic haunted organ, and the film’s unhinged blend of horror, slapstick, and moral lessons. 

Expect tangents about old-school journalism, ghost etiquette, and why every supporting character seems suspiciously okay with paranormal activity. It’s nostalgic, ridiculous, and somehow—kind of delightful.  

🔍 Episode Highlights 

• Don Knotts: the original anxiety influencer
• The haunted organ scene: Oscar-worthy or just loud?
• Why small-town gossip might be scarier than ghosts
• A surprising amount of heart under all the trembling

This week we take a deep dive into the Addams Family franchise: the iconic TV theme and its composer, the tricky rights and studio handoffs that shaped the 1991 feature, Raul Julia and Anjelica Huston’s unforgettable performances, Christopher Lloyd as Uncle Fester, on-set troubles and Orion → Paramount drama, why Addams Family Values became the sequel fans remember, the lesser-known direct-to-video attempts, the Broadway musical, Illumination’s animated take, and the Netflix Wednesday phenomenon. We also share personal memories (Morticia costumes! Dragon Con celebrity encounters!), debate which adaptations worked best, and give recommendations for where to hunt these titles down. Perfect for longtime fans and curious newcomers alike. 

In this episode you’ll hear: 

• Background and trivia about the TV theme and its composer (as discussed in the episode).
• How the 1991 film came together — casting, costume anecdotes, and production setbacks.
• The surprising studio/rights maze: Orion, Paramount, and lawsuits.
• Why Addams Family Values resonated even if box office dipped.
• The Broadway musical, Illumination’s animated films, and the modern Wednesday series.
• Personal anecdotes: meeting Christopher Lloyd, Morticia Halloween costumes, and which versions we’d rewatch.

Availability / where to look (from the episode):
We mention that the classic live-action films and various animated versions are widely available — check major streaming services and digital stores (a good place to start is the studio service that now holds the live-action catalog). (Episode hosts reference Paramount+ / Amazon / MGM+ in their conversation.)

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Have a favorite Addams moment or casting pick? Email us at [email protected]
— we’d love to read your takes on the next episode.
 

This week, we take a haunted stroll through the cobwebbed halls of pop culture history to uncover the true roots of The Addams Family. Before the catchy theme song, finger snaps, and Wednesday’s deadpan glare, there was Charles Addams — the cartoonist who dreamed up America’s spookiest, strangest household in The New Yorker. 

We explore: 

• How Charles Addams’ single-panel gags in the 1930s evolved into the family we know today.
• The leap from cartoons to the 1960s TV sitcom (and why Morticia and Gomez became the gold standard for spooky romance).
• Memorable cameos in shows like Scooby-Doo.
• The Addams Family vs. The Munsters: two spooky sitcoms, one cultural moment.
• A tease of what’s to come in Part Two: the big-screen revivals of the 1990s and the lasting influence of everyone’s favorite gothic clan.

Whether you grew up snapping along to the theme song or just discovered Wednesday on Netflix, this is the perfect entry point into the world of all things creepy and kooky.
 

Get ready to hum along, because once these songs start… they never leave your head! This week, we take a nostalgia-packed trip back to Schoolhouse Rock, the beloved Saturday morning shorts that taught us multiplication, grammar, science, and American history—all with the help of some ridiculously catchy tunes.

From Three Is a Magic Number to I’m Just a Bill, we revisit the songs that shaped our childhoods, share the funny ways they stuck with us (yes, we all sang the Preamble in class), and test each other’s memory with a fill-in-the-blank quiz. Along the way, we talk about how the series came to be, the surprising musicians behind the music, and why Schoolhouse Rock still resonates today.

Warning: you may leave this episode singing about nouns, gravity, or mashed potatoes. You’ve been warned.

 This week, we’re phoning home with one of the most beloved films of the 80s: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. We swap Halloween memories (fairy princess + ET = iconic sibling duo), dig into behind-the-scenes trivia (why Mars turned down the candy cameo, how Drew Barrymore punked her way into the role, and what happened to Harrison Ford’s deleted scene), and ride through the legacy of Spielberg’s blockbuster that made us all want a glowing fingertip. Plus, we revisit the worst childhood movie outing (sorry, Chariots of Fire), the best arcade disaster (hello Atari), and the most 80s crossover you’ve never heard of—Michael Jackson narrating ET’s story. Grab your Reese’s Pieces, hop on your BMX, and let’s talk about the film that defined an era of movie magic.